Group: Pols' average lifespan shorter

The politicians walking the halls of Congress might impress you with their powerful jobs and thick stationery, but they don’t have it all: They actually die younger than the average American, according to a new report.

The Social Science Research Council’s “Measure America” initiative examines American demographics for such metrics as health, education and economic opportunity and reveals that Congress’s abundance of white men is hurting their average longevity.